Author: Alex Maschino
Universal Music Group published its Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results on Thursday (March 5), posting nearly 9% YoY growth in both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the full year.The company’s Q4 revenues, meanwhile, reached €3.605 billion ($4.19bn) — up 10.6% YoY at constant currency.On the earnings call that followed, UMG’s leadership team outlined the company’s financial performance and strategies around AI partnerships, superfan and direct-to-consumer initiatives, geographic expansion, and the integration of its recently closed Downtown Music acquisition.On the latter point, Chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge made a striking comparison. “Our last acquisition of this magnitude was EMI…
new video loaded: Iran War Pulls New Countries Into ConflicttranscriptBacktranscriptIran War Pulls New Countries Into ConflictThe conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States expanded on Thursday after multiple Iranian attacks pushed leaders in Britain and Italy to accelerate their deployment of military assets to the region.“I can announce today that we’re sending four additional Typhoon jets to join our squadron in Qatar to strengthen our defensive operations in Qatar and across the region.”The conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States expanded on Thursday after multiple Iranian attacks pushed leaders in Britain and Italy to accelerate their deployment of…
Todd Meadows’ mom says the Deadliest Catch star was put on medical leave just one month before his death at age 25. Angela Meadows told TMZ on Wednesday, March 4, that her son was hit in the head about one month ago while onboard his ship. Following his injury, Todd was checked out by a doctor, which is the crew’s protocol. Angela explained that a medical professional determined Todd sustained a concussion and he flew back home to Washington to recover. According to Angela, that was the last time Todd’s family saw him before he died. “The last photo I…
Michael Carrick conceded his Manchester United side deserved to suffer their first defeat of his second spell as interim manager after William Osula’s 90th-minute strike condemned them to a 2-1 loss at Newcastle United. United had gone seven games unbeaten since Carrick took charge in January, and they appeared in an excellent position to extend that run when Newcastle midfielder Jacob Ramsey was controversially sent off late in the first half, receiving a second yellow for simulation. But moments after his dismissal, Newcastle took the lead as Anthony Gordon went down under a challenge from Bruno Fernandes and then converted…
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Sri Lanka’s navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were back together in L.A. on Monday, March 2, after the beauty entrepreneur appeared to skip SAG’s 2026 Actor Awards the night before. On Tuesday, March 3, TMZ published footage of Chalamet, 30, and Jenner, 28, holding hands backstage at the DGA Theatre and mingling with the stars, including Shameless actor William H. Macy. The pair attended a special screening of Chalamet’s Oscar-nominated movie, Marty Supreme, Monday night. Chalamet’s mom, Nicole Flender, was also in attendance, per TMZ. After the screening, Chalamet was interviewed onstage for a live recording of LeBron James and Steve Nash’s “Mind…
Two-division world champion Lawrence Okolie has laid out his thoughts ahead of Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois’ upcoming showdown for the WBO heavyweight world title, after sparring both men.A white-collar star, the rise of Wardley has been inspirational, giving hope to boxers of all levels that they too can reach the top with the correct discipline, hunger and attitude.After moving up to world level last year, the Ipswich fan-favourite has come from behind to halt both Justis Huni and Joseph Parker to earn the WBO Interim heavyweight title, before being elevated to full world champion when Oleksandr Usyk vacated the…
Gold prices recover after hefty drop; dollar slips lower
As conflict in the Middle East enters its fifth day on Wednesday, American and Israeli officials are pushing rhetoric suggesting that the campaign against Iran is a religious war.On Tuesday, Muslim civil rights organisation, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), condemned the Pentagon’s use of this rhetoric, deeming it “dangerous” and “anti-Muslim”.The United States and Israel began their attack on Iran on Saturday and have continued to carry out strikes on Iran since then. In retaliation, Iran has hit back at targets in Israel, and US military assets in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Cyprus.A…